Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in California
In California, the median pay for earth drillers, except oil and gas is $32.17 an hour ($66,910 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($60,190). California ranks 7th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for earth drillers, except oil and gas in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.05 | $47,950 |
| 25% of workers | $28.30 | $58,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.17 | $66,910 |
| 75% of workers | $38.18 | $79,420 |
| 90% of workers | $44.06 | $91,640 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $76,850 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $71,790 | 150 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $64,200 | 70 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $63,460 | 50 |
| Fresno | $63,000 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $62,790 | 240 |
| Visalia | $58,670 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for earth drillers, except oil and gas
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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